Characteristics of Antidotal Measures in Poisoning

Characteristics of Antidotal Measures in Poisoning

Purpose

  • To neutralize, counteract, or minimize (NCM) the toxic effects of a poison.

Types of Antidotes (CPP)

  1. Chemical Antidotes

    • React with the poison to neutralize it (e.g., chelating agents for heavy metals).

  2. Pharmacological Antidotes

    • Work by reversing or inhibiting the toxic effects of the poison (e.g., naloxone for opioids).

  3. Physiological Antidotes

    • Counteract the physiological effects of the poison by opposing its action (e.g., atropine for organophosphate poisoning).

Administration

  • Can be administered orally, intravenously, or via other routes depending on the type of poisoning.